Nuts

1. Hazelnut was known in ancient times. Our ancestors did of his charms against evil forces and natural disasters. This kind of nuts contain high amounts of vitamins A and E. It improves brain activity. It is best consumed raw.

2. The recipes of the Indian and Asian dishes are often present cashews. They are used for first and second courses, appetizers, sauces and desserts. Possess the property to strengthen immunity, improve heart function and even to soothe toothache. Only twenty cashew nuts a day and your body will receive the daily rate of iron. Before use, you must fry the nuts as raw, they are tasteless.

3. Pistachio is often called "the smiling nut". But, in spite of their low calorie and rich in minerals and vitamins composition, particularly fond of is not necessary. The daily rate for an adult only fifteen nuts. Assist in the treatment of diseases of the digestive tract, respiratory tract, anemia and jaundice, with toxemia in pregnant women, improve the reproductive ability of men.

4. The people prone to heart disease, doctors strongly advised to eat at least 60 grams of almonds a week. Almonds are rich in phosphorus, potassium and iron. Often used in the preparation of desserts. In Spain, considered to be elite nut. When you buy should pay attention to the nuts without major damage.

5. In the Caucasus, the walnut is revered as a sacred tree. There you can find trees older than four centuries. Fruits contain a large amount of essential amino acids, tannins and valuable minerals. Help with physical exhaustion, anemia, diseases of the nervous system, heart and stomach. Regular use protects men from impotence.

6. On the beneficial properties of pine nuts More wrote a medieval doctor and scientist Avicenna. Modern science has only confirmed the findings of the scientist. Nuts different high content of vitamins, macro- and microelements at low fiber content. Especially useful for children and seniors. People prone to obesity is to limit the consumption of pine nuts.

7. The most delicious nut is considered to be Brazil nuts. It is used as a snack, in the preparation of salads and desserts. Only two nuts a day and your body will get a daily rate of selenium. The lack of which leads to premature aging. Besides the nuts will give you a charge of vivacity and energy, beautiful, clear skin and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.

8. The biggest nut in the world - coconut. The weight of one nut can be up to four kilograms. In addition to good taste and flavor, nuts contain high amounts of vitamins, macro- and microelements. Has beneficial effects on the immune system, vision, digestive system, the thyroid gland. Coconut milk has a rejuvenating effect.

9. Pindar - peanuts. In the world there are about 70 species. Nuts are an excellent antioxidant. Improve vision, hearing and memory. It is used not only as food but also as a raw material in the chemical industry in the manufacture of plastics, synthetic yarn and glue.

10. Favorite delicacy of many French and Italians - the chestnuts. In France, even has a holiday-day Chestnut. On this day, all over the country hovers fragrant smell of roasted chestnuts, which comes from the braziers set in the streets. All the cafes, you can enjoy delicious dishes with the addition of chestnuts. It can be soups, souffles, salads, pastries and delicious desserts. However, not all suitable food forms, but only the fruit sweet chestnut. They contain large amounts of fiber, vitamins C and B. Nutritionists strongly advised vegetarians include chestnuts in your diet.